Tattoo.... Tibetan

Wongsanz SG

Hi guys,

I know it sounds a bit stupid to ask this. Forgive me. Am wondering if it is an offence to put tibetan buddhism words or mandala (colorful) tattoo? Tibetan words would be for example - Om mani Padme Hum or just the Om word.

Anyone knows please advise....

Cheers

Midlusionz SG

I think the question should be.. U are putting just for fashion purpose or religion purpose.

Wongsanz SG

for fashion purpose i guess...have always wanted to put some tattoo and deciding on the what to put... but reason why i choose tibetan mandala and the word "om" is i'm kinda attracted to the design and of cos buddhism teaching...no offence.. correct me if i had said something wrong..

Midlusionz SG

I guess it's ok .. Not sure bout tibetan teaching but for thai chants there are some things u need to avoid.

Wongsanz SG

thanks.... yeah i'm not putting those thai chanting... i have heard that we can't bring those buddhism book into bedroom and have to place in a high location.... so i was by thinking putting the mandala on my body and always go into bedroom will offend or not...

Midlusionz SG

Wun bah lol Is wong san your real name? lol

An Eternal Now SG

I don't think it's very skillful.

But you may want to consult a rinpoche for his opinion.

Wongsanz SG

nah... it's not real name, but Mr Wong in cantonese.

I wanna consult a rinpoche. Any recommendation where could i find one? The tibetan temple in pasir ris?

Herzog_Zwei SG

I think the question should be.. U are putting just for fashion purpose or religion purpose.

ah Midz, I won't question about the religious purpose but if someone is using an "Om" tattoo as a personal focus whenever a person is down, I don't think it is disrespectful as sex and abulations are part and parcel of human life.